2012 Na Yamaha Super Tenere Manual

haha HANDLEBAR
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EAS22860
REMOVING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
2. Remove: Handlebar grip “1”
TIP
Blow compressed air between the left handlebar 
and the handlebar grip, and gradually push the 
grip off the handlebar.
EAS22880
CHECKING THE HANDLEBAR
1. Check:
Handlebar
Bends/cracks/damage   Replace.
WARNING
EWA13690
Do not attempt to straighten a bent handle-
bar as this may...

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4. Install: Right handlebar switch  “1”
TIP
Align the projection “a” on the right handlebar 
switch with the hole  “b” on the handlebar.
5. Install: Front brake master cylinder assembly
 Front brake master cylinder holder  “1”
TIP
Install the brake master cylinder holder with the 
“UP ” mark facing up.
 Align the mating surfaces of the brake master 
cylinder holder with the punch mark  “a” on the 
handlebar.
 First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
6. Install:...

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 Align the mating surfaces of the clutch master 
cylinder holder with the punch mark  “b” on the 
handlebar.
 First, tighten the front bolt, then the rear bolt.
9. Install: Handlebar grip “1”
 Left grip end  “2”
 Left hand shield  “3”
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a. Apply a thin coat of rubber adhesive onto the 
end of the left handlebar.
b. Slide the handlebar grip over the end of the  left handlebar.
TIP
Make sure that the distance  “a” between the end 
of the...

haha FRONT FORK
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EAS22950
FRONT FORK Removing the front fork legs
Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
The following procedure applies to both of 
the front fork legs.
Front wheel Refer to “FRONT WHEEL” on page 4-20.
1 Front fender 1
2 Upper bracket pinch bolt 1 Loosen.
3 Cap bolt 1 Loosen.
4 Lower bracket pinch bolt 2 Loosen.
5Front  fork leg 1
For installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure.
1 5
4
2
3
7 Nm (0.7 m

kgf, 5.1 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
7 Nm (0.7 m 
kgf, 5.1 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
20 Nm (2.0 m ...

haha FRONT FORK
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Disassembling the front fork legs Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
The following procedure applies to both of 
the front fork legs.
1 Cap bolt 1
2O-ring 1
3 Damper adjusting rod 1
4Nut 1
5Collar 1
6Washer 1
7 Spacer 1
8 Fork spring 1
9 Fork spring guide 1
10 Damper rod assembly bolt 1
11 Copper washer 1
1011
1
2
3
4
5 6
7
8
9
New
New
LTLT
15 Nm (1.5 m

kgf, 11 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
23 Nm (2.3 m 
kgf, 17 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
LS
LS  

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Disassembling the front fork legs Order Job/Parts to remove Q ’ty Remarks
12 Damper rod assembly 1
13 Dust seal 1
14 Oil seal clip 1
15 Outer tube 1
16 Oil seal 1
17 Washer 1
18 Outer tube bushing 1
19 Inner tube bushing 1
20 Inner tube 1
For assembly, reverse the disassembly pro-
cedure.
20
12
15
18
17
16
14
13
New
New
New
New
New
LTLT
15 Nm (1.5 m 
kgf, 11 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
23 Nm (2.3 m 
kgf, 17 ft 
Ibf)T.R.
19
LS
LS  

haha FRONT FORK
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EAS22960
REMOVING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
front fork legs.
1. Stand the vehicle on a level surface.
WARNING
EWA13120
Securely support the vehicle so that there is 
no danger of it falling over.
TIP
Place the vehicle on a suitable stand so that the 
front wheel is elevated.
2. Loosen: Upper bracket pinch bolt  “1”
 Cap bolt “2”
 Lower bracket pinch bolts  “3”
WARNING
EWA13640
Before loosening the upper and lower brack-
et pinch bolts,...

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4. Remove: Dust seal  “1”
 Oil seal clip “2”
(with a flat-head screwdriver)
NOTICE
ECA23P1033
Do not scratch the outer tube.
5. Remove:
Outer tube
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a. Hold the front fork leg horizontally.
b. Securely clamp the brake caliper bracket in a 
vise with soft jaws.
c. Separate the outer tube from the inner tube  by pulling the outer tube forcefully but careful-
ly.
NOTICE
ECA23P1062
Excessive force will damage the bushings. 
Damaged bushings...

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NOTICE
ECA14200
 The front fork leg has a built-in damper ad-
justing rod and a very sophisticated inter-
nal construction, which are particularly 
sensitive to foreign material.
 When disassembling and assembling the 
front fork leg, do not allow any foreign ma-
terial to enter the front fork.
4. Check: Cap bolt O-ring
Damage/wear   Replace.
EAS23041
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT FORK LEGS
The following procedure applies to both of the 
front fork legs.
WARNING
EWA13660
 Make sure the...

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5. Install: Oil seal  “1”
(with the fork seal driver  “2”)
6. Install: Oil seal clip “1”
TIP
Adjust the oil seal clip so that it fits into the outer 
tube’ s groove.
7. Install: Dust seal  “1”
(with the fork seal driver  “2”) 8. Install:
Damper rod assembly  “1”
 Inner tube
NOTICE
ECA23P1063
Allow the damper rod assembly to slide 
slowly down the inner tube until it contacts 
the bottom of the inner tube. Be careful not 
to damage the inner tube.
9. Tighten:
Damper rod...